THE Aesthetic Guide

May/June 2015 Edition

Non-Laser Device Disrupts Tattoo Removal Industry

Tattoos have been part of human culture since the days of Egyptian pharaohs. However, in modern times, people with tattoos also have a propensity to eventually want them removed. While energy-based tattoo removal procedures have flooded the market for years, a new and more natural approach has been introduced, which avoids the risks of laser-based devices and improves the overall efficacy of removing all colors and traces of tattoo pigment from the skin.

March/April 2015

Cryolipolysis Generates Revenue Growth for Practices Worldwide

CoolSculpting®’s proprietary Cryolipolysis® treatment continues to take the global aesthetic market by storm. Utilizing controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate unwanted fat cells without surgery or downtime, this popular technology has emerged as not only safe and effective for localized fat removal, but it also produces extreme-ly predictable results and high patient satisfaction levels. When applied to adipose tissue, the CoolSculpting procedure offers patients a safe and effective, long lasting non-surgical method of eliminating unwanted fat in various parts of the body.

January/February 2015

Clinical Studies Prove Long-Term Elimination of Cellulite

Development of an effective and lasting solution for cellulite dimpling has long been an elusive target in medical aesthetics. In terms of energy-based treatments, almost every available type of energy source has been applied to cellulite, with varying levels of success. However, a new procedure employing an innovative suction platform and minimally invasive subcision to precisely treat the fibrous septae that cause the “orange peel” effect, has achieved this goal clinically.

November/December 2014 Edition

Advances in Microneedling Yield Better Outcomes

Within the medical aesthetic field there is no shortage of energy-based devices that offer anti-aging and reparative treatments. Nevertheless, recognized as safe, effective and easy to use, microneedle therapy successfully treats a broad range of indications, including acne and scar clearance, fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores and stretch marks, delivering results comparable to more complex technology.

September/October 2014 Edition

Ongoing Corporate Acquisitions Ultimately Benefit Physicians

The seemingly non-stop consolidation of various manufacturers in the medical aesthetic industry has started to reveal tangible benefits for practitioners. In particular, the acquisition activities of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), have helped to initiate the next stage of evolution in the industry, which has involved acquiring smaller developers in this space and transforming that consolidation into a wide-ranging, coherent portfolio of product and service offerings.

July/August 2014 Edition

Changing Lives by Eliminating Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is a disorder of the eccrine sweat glands, most often affecting the palms, soles and axillae, in which anxiety and other emotional or mental stimuli elicit excessive sweat. This chronic condition affects up to 4% of the global population with physical symptoms that include wetness, staining of clothes, odor, sweaty hands and clumsiness. When you include those who are bothered by their typical underarm sweat you soon realize the immense growth potential of this emerging market.

May / June 2014 Issue

Effective Uses of Complementary Dermal Fillers

As dermal filler ingredients and formulations continue to evolve, physicians routinely employ techniques that combine multiple products in a single treatment session, or in combination with other modalities. With fillers growing more sophisticated and specialized, physicians are discovering new applications for their use, including the treatment of extremities, the area around the eyes and other delicate regions that few procedures can successfully address.

March / April 2014 Issue

New Robotic Hair Transplantation Technology Provides Path to the Future

In recent years, surgical hair transplantation has been going through a significant, but quiet revolution. Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation, the standard strip excision method that is still widely used, and the more minimally invasive Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) approaches are being challenged by a new technology that automates the harvesting process with more precision. This innovative robotic approach is acceleratingexpansion of the hair restoration market, indicating a paradigm shift in this industry.

January / February 2014 Issue

Subscription-Based Business Model Changes Technology Game

The combination of electromagnetic therapies with bi-polar radiofrequency (RF)-based energy has brought a new, surprisingly successful paradigm to aesthetic procedures. Over the last few years, one manufacturer has been leading the charge, capitalizing on this technology formula to provide practitioners state-of-the-art devices for non-invasive skin tightening. Additionally, the company offers a unique subscription-based purchase plan, thus lowering the barrier of entry for practitioners.

Winter 2013 Issue

New Energy-Based Systems Fill Void in Aesthetic Market

As the number of consumers desiring anti-aging treatments with less downtime rapidly grows, it seems technological advancements in energy-based aesthetic devices are being unveiled almost daily. In response, practices increasingly realize they must embrace these less invasive or non-invasive energy-based systems to meet the needs of this patient population. Recognizing a void in the market for these types of products at a lower price point, one prominent manufacturer has set itself apart by offering high-quality, clinically efficacious products at an affordable price...